Mainframe Systems Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Commuter benefit

Flex spending

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a seasoned Mainframe Systems Manager to lead the mainframe systems team, guide workload distribution, and provide technical leadership for IBM mainframe environments. You will drive modernization initiatives, coordinate upgrades, and partner with the data center to ensure reliable, secure operations.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mainframe leadership, deep knowledge of z/OS, CICS, IMS, and a track record of optimizing performance and automation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a mainframe team in a large enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS, CICS, D82, IMS.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage performance.
• Ability to work after hours and provide 24/7 availability when needed.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of mainframe security frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the mainframe systems team.
• Manage workload distribution, scheduling, and performance.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades for mainframe hardware and subsystems.
• Research, evaluate, and implement modernization strategies.
• Oversee incident response, change management, and project intake.
• Collaborate with the data center and other departments.
• Provide accurate status updates and mentor staff in new tech.

Skills

Mainframe management

z/OS

CICS

IMS

D82

Automation

Workload optimization

Team leadership

Monitoring tools

Disaster recovery

Tools

OMEGAMON

SMF analytics

Data center coordination

Job description

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency and the Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) are seeking a Mainframe Systems Manager to oversee the mainframe systems team, manage workload distribution, and provide technical leadership in supporting the IBM mainframe computer system. program products, and subsystems.

The Mainframe Systems Manager Will Be Responsible To

• Oversee, lead, and manage a team of system programmers, including day-to-day operations, scheduling, task delegation, performance management, and setting team and individual goals.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades for mainframe hardware such as mainframe processors, DASO, and VTS systems.
• Research, evaluate, and implement strategic technological solutions to modernize and optimize mainframe systems.
• Oversee all aspects of daily mainframe operations, including monitoring, incident response, change management, and project intake.
• Work effectively with your manager, peer managers, external agencies, and technical support staff, including documenting and explaining technical issues clearly.
• Complete team projects by coordinating team resources and collaborating with other departments and the data center.
• Plan work, manage timelines, and provide accurate status updates as required.
• Support staff in learning new technologies quickly and resolving issues efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess 1O+ years of experience working as a mainframe manager in a med to large-scale enterprise environment.
• Demonstrate strong expertise with mainframe technologies including z/OS, CICS, D82, IMS.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Show initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to independently find answers and solutions.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and maintain 24/7 availability and responsiveness when required.
• Ensure adherence to all FISA-OPA technical policies, standards, and security requirements.
• Exhibit excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON, SMF analytics.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Knowledge of mainframe security frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with storage, network, and data center operations teams.
• Ability to drive modernization initiatives including automation, performance tuning, and workload optimization.

Additional Information

P226b

The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 - Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.

Hours/Shift

35 hours Weekly/Day.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary

$75,000.00 – $180,000.00